Sujet

John Law.

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John Law (1671–1729). Scottish economist. He was appointed Controller General of Finances of France under King Louis XV. In 1716 Law established the Banque Ge´ne´rale in France, a private bank. Dutch satirical engraving. Colored. (Photo by Prisma/UIG via Getty Images)

Date

1750

Crédit

Photo12/UIG/PHAS

Notre référence

UMG20B40_053

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NA

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NA

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Droits gérés

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48,4Mo (3,3Mo) / 28,0cm x 43,3cm / 3307 x 5114 (300dpi)

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